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Civilization: The West and the Rest
by Niall Ferguson
Description: Civilization: The West and the Rest examines six key factors that contributed to Western Europe's dominance over other empires, focusing on competition, science, democracy, medicine, consumerism, and work ethic
ISBN: 9781101548028
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hiram112 · 2017-10-22 · Original thread
I am certainly aware of the 'Treasure Voyages' and China's abilities up through the Ming dynasty. China was indeed able to travel, trade, and exploit foreign nations at limited distance, but never on a scale as the Europeans from the 16th century onward.

This is also documented: https://www.amazon.com/Civilization-West-Rest-Niall-Ferguson....